Blood Stained Memories
A World of Gothic: United States
Kathy L Wheeler
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I glanced over to my handsome chauffeur. Water from his
hair dribbled down a strong neck that disappeared into the collar of his
rain-soaked shirt. He and Adam must be somewhere in their mid-to-late thirties
by now. I knew his dry hair would resemble burnished gold. The light from the
dashboard didn’t reflect the tone of his skin.
I leaned back in the seat and let his accent wash over me.
Its familiarity settled nerves drawn so tight I felt I would shatter with a
sudden move. I cleared my throat. “Where do you call home, Mr. Creighton?”
There wasn’t much of him that reminded me of that long ago young man, just the
clipped British words, making it easier to remember to refer to him as Mr.
Creighton.
He grinned. Most likely relieved I’d finally joined the
conversation. “Call me, Ian. Manchester, mostly. I’ve been here since spring
assisting Adam with his research. I spent summers here on the island as a
younger man until—” He tossed a quick glance in my direction. “Well, I’d
planned on returning home by now.” His
gaze dropped to my ringless fingers before he shifted his attention back to the
road. “Though I may find my stay here pleasantly extended.”
Until what? I wanted to scream. Instead, heat flamed my cheeks at his
not-so-subtle regard. I curled my fingers beneath my tote and out of sight, at
a loss for words. My goal on this quiet Gulf Coast island was not to find
romance. My sole agenda dealt with the bland contents of the letter stowed in
my bag. A letter stained with my own bloody prints.
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Blurb: There on the
Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle lies the ruins of a haunted, old armory...
Helena Abigail Evans-Ross remembers nothing from her past except the sting of her Aunt Lydia's hand almost knocking her head from her shoulders. "Don't look!" she screamed, just as Abby's gaze meets her father's blank stare, and the realization that she is holding the bloody knife that ended his life. She's home to learn the truth—but can she live with a truth is she is the one who murdered her own father?
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Helena Abigail Evans-Ross remembers nothing from her past except the sting of her Aunt Lydia's hand almost knocking her head from her shoulders. "Don't look!" she screamed, just as Abby's gaze meets her father's blank stare, and the realization that she is holding the bloody knife that ended his life. She's home to learn the truth—but can she live with a truth is she is the one who murdered her own father?
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Bio: Kathy L Wheeler (aka Kae Elle Wheeler) is the author of
fourteen contemporary and historical novels and novellas that range from sweet
to spicy. She has a BA in Management Information Systems from the University of
Central Oklahoma that includes a vocal minor. She loves the NFL, the NBA,
musical theater, travel, reading, writing and just to scratch the singing
itch.... karaoke. She is a member Romance Writers of American and The Beau
Monde chapter. She currently serves as editor of both, the Regency Reader and
Novel Notes Authors newsletters. Kathy lives in Edmond, OK with her attorney
and musically talented husband, Al. She has one grown daughter with an adorable
baby boy and another on the way, and one bossy cat, who acts as if she were the
rescuer rather than the rescue-e!!
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Hi, Diane. Thanks so much for hosting me.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Kathy. Come back any time.
DeleteWow. Helena will be going on a very difficult journey. I loved the blurb! I'll be getting a copy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kara. A fun story to write.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have another release in our A World of Gothic series. Love these stories! Congrats, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteDoes sound like another great book Kathy!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings
PamT
Another great read in this series!
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